Ep. 311 Addiction and the Impact of Lifestyle on Mental and Emotional Health with Dr. Joseph Yi

I am honored to have Dr. Joseph Yi joining me on the podcast today. He is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist specializing in holistic psychiatry and detoxification who embraces a lifestyle medicine approach to mental and behavioral well-being. 

Dr. Yi caught my attention when he appeared on the Model Health Show with Sean Stephenson. I was instantly captivated by his bright and inquiring mind and knew I had to share his wisdom on Everyday Wellness. 

In our conversation, we dive into the effects of the pandemic on screen time and addiction behaviors in children. Dr. Yi shares his expertise on the role of Fentanyl and drug overdose fatalities, challenges the notion that marijuana is entirely benign, and highlights the lack of education among traditionally trained medical professionals regarding lifestyle medicine. We also explore the transformative potential of psychedelics, including ketamine therapy, and the societal acceptance of addictive substances like alcohol and nicotine. Our conversation also journeys through the realm of low vibrational frequencies and spirituality, concluding with a discussion on the role of supplements in enhancing our mental and emotional well-being. 

I have no doubt you will find today’s conversation enlightening and thought-provoking. Stay tuned for more!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

Drug addiction and overdose trends with fentanyl

The impact of tech addiction on mental health, particularly since the pandemic

The potential risks of marijuana, especially for developing brains

How traditionally trained healthcare professionals lack education on lifestyle as medicine

How hyper-processed foods negatively impact the gut microbiome and mental health 

How oral contraceptives suppress sex hormones in young women, leading to anxiety and antidepressant use

The disconnection between allopathic medicine and the impact of lifestyle on mental and emotional health 

How many healthcare professionals tend to struggle with addictions

How the social acceptability of nicotine and alcohol plays down their highly addictive natures

The benefits of ketamine therapy for depression and trauma

The importance of addressing low vibrational frequencies 

Dr. Yi discusses his mental wellness supplement company, Beyond Recovery, and their flagship product, a multivitamin for the mind

Bio:

Dr. Joseph Yi is a board-certified Addiction Psychiatrist with a specialization in Holistic Psychiatry and Medication Detoxification (both illicit and prescribed).

Graduating as Chief Resident of Psychiatry from Cooper University Hospital (located in the heart of Camden, NJ) he gained invaluable experience in treating complex psychiatric and addiction cases. More recently, Dr. Yi has embarked on a journey exploring the realm of psychedelics, and he is eager to share his personal experiences and insights into the future of psychiatry.

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